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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.78, 998.81 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.78, 998.81 and 392.21 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.78 : 998.81 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.78/998.81 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.78x = 998.81 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.78x = 391,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,743.27/723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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